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Kabak B, Trak D, Kendüzler E, Arslan Y. Novel approach for green synthesis of stable gold nanoparticles with dried turmeric root extract: investigations on sensor and catalytic applications. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024:10.1007/s11356-024-34588-w. [PMID: 39102147 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-34588-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/28/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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In this study, we present the synthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) using a completely green synthesis method without the use of any additional functionalizing agent, except dried turmeric root extract. The significant synthesis parameters were optimized, and the applicability of AuNPs was investigated in areas such as plasmonic and fluorescent sensing of aluminum (Al3⁺) and chromium (Cr3⁺) ions, reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP), and degradation of methylene blue (MB) and methyl orange (MO) dyes. Characterization studies were performed using UV-Vis spectroscopy, TEM, FTIR, and XRD, revealing that the AuNPs predominantly had a spherical morphology and a very small particle size of 8.5 nm, with stability maintained up to 120 days. The developed AuNP-based plasmonic sensors relied on aggregation-induced decreases in absorption, along with a red shift in the spectra. Fluorescence sensing demonstrated a linear increase in intensity with increasing concentrations of Al3⁺ and Cr3⁺, with detection limits of 0.83 and 1.19 nM, respectively. The catalytic activities of AuNPs were tested in reducing 4-NP and degradations of MB and MO dyes (binary system) in tap water and wastewater, with the reactions following pseudo-first-order kinetics. This study highlights the potential of AuNPs synthesized from turmeric roots for various environmental and sensing applications.
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- Burcu Kabak
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Arts and Science, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, 15100, Burdur, Turkey
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Arts and Science, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, 15100, Burdur, Turkey.
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Arts and Science, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, 15100, Burdur, Turkey
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- Faculty of Arts & Sciences, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Department, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, 15030, Burdur, Turkey
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Hani U, Kidwan FN, Albarqi LA, Al-Qahtani SA, AlHadi RM, AlZaid HA, Haider N, Ansari MA. Biogenic silver nanoparticle synthesis using orange peel extract and its multifaceted biomedical application. Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 2024; 47:1363-1375. [PMID: 38740634 DOI: 10.1007/s00449-024-03031-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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The aim of this study was to employ an agro-industrial byproduct, specifically Citrus sinensis peels, as a reservoir of polyphenols. The natural chemicals present in C. sinensis peels serve as reducing agents in an environmentally benign method for synthesizing silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). This methodology not only provides a more environmentally friendly method for synthesizing nanoparticles but also enhances the value of agricultural waste, emphasizing the sustainable utilization of resources. In our study, AgNPs were successfully synthesized using peel aqueous exact of C. sinensis and then their various biological activity has been investigated. The synthesized AgNPs were characterized by UV-vis spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering (DLS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis. Furthermore, their effectiveness in inhibiting growth and biofilm formation of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans has been investigated. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) for E. coli and S. aureus were both 32 μg/mL, and for C. albicans, it was 128 µg/mL. At 250 µg/mL of AgNPs, 94% and 92% biofilm inhibition were observed against E. coli and S. aureus, respectively. Furthermore, AgNPs demonstrated significant toxic effects against human prostate cancer cell line DU145 as investigated by anti-apoptotic, 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI), reactive oxygen species (ROS), and acridine orange/ethidium bromide (AO/EtBr) assays. We also conducted uptake analysis on these pathogens and cancer cell lines to preliminarily investigate the mechanisms underlying their toxic effects. These findings confirm that AgNPs can serve as a cost-effective, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly resource for green synthesis of medicinal AgNPs. Moreover, this approach offers an alternative recycling strategy that contributes to the sustainable use of biological by-products.
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- Umme Hani
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Doctor of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Doctor of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Doctor of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Epidemic Disease Research, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, 31441, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
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Zannotti M, Piras S, Rita Magnaghi L, Biesuz R, Giovannetti R. Silver nanoparticles from orange peel extract: Colorimetric detection of Pb 2+ and Cd 2+ ions with a chemometric approach. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 323:124881. [PMID: 39067363 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.124881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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Green silver nanoparticles (AgNPs@OPE) were obtained by using orange (citrus sinensis) peel water extract (OPE) that acts as a reducing and capping agent. This procedure permits the valorisation of waste as orange peel, and lowers the environmental impact of the process, with respect to the conventional synthetic procedure. The OPE extract reduced Ag(I) to Ag(0) in alkaline conditions, and stabilised the produced nanoparticles as a capping agent. The AgNPs@OPE were deeply characterized by UV-Vis spectroscopy, FT-IR, SEM analysis and DLS analysis and successively used as colorimetric sensors for different metals in aqueous solution. The colourimetric assay showed that AgNPs@OPE were able to detect Pb2+ and Cd2+, as demonstrated by the splits of surface plasmon resonance (SPR) band accompanied by the formation of a second new band; these spectral modification resulted in a colour change, from pristine nanoparticles' yellow to brown, due to the aggregation process. For the quantification of each of the two target cations, a calibration was performed by using the univariate linear regression, within the linearity ranges, exploiting the absorbance ratio between the main SPR band and the new band relative to the aggregate formation. Then a multivariate approach was followed to perform both Cd2+ and Pb2+ quantification by means of Partial Least Square regression (PLS) and target cations distinction by Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA) applied on Principal Components Analysis (PCA) outputs, in both cases using the entire UV-Vis spectra (350-800 nm) as input data. Finally, the ability to quantify and distinguish between Cd2+ and Pb2+ was tested in tap water samples spiked with the two cations in order to confirm the application of the AgNPs@OPE as selective sensor in real samples.
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- Marco Zannotti
- School of Science and Technology, ChIP Research Center, Chemistry Division, University of Camerino, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- School of Science and Technology, ChIP Research Center, Chemistry Division, University of Camerino, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- School of Science and Technology, ChIP Research Center, Chemistry Division, University of Camerino, 62032 Camerino, Italy.
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Wasule DL, Shingote PR, Saxena S. Exploitation of functionalized green nanomaterials for plant disease management. DISCOVER NANO 2024; 19:118. [PMID: 39023655 PMCID: PMC11258113 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-024-04063-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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A crucial determining factor in agricultural productivity is biotic stress. In addition, supply of quality food to the ever-increasing world's population has raised the food demand tremendously. Therefore, enhanced agricultural crop productivity is the only option to mitigate these concerns. It ultimately demanded the often and indiscriminate use of synthetic agrochemicals such as chemical fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, etc. for the management of various biotic stresses including a variety of plant pathogens. However, the food chain and biosphere are severely impacted due to the use of such harmful agrochemicals and their byproducts. Hence, it is need of hour to search for novel, effective and ecofriendly approaches for the management of biotic stresses in crop plants. Particularly, in plant disease management, efforts are being made to take advantage of newly emerged science i.e. nanotechnology for the creation of inorganic nanoparticles (NPs) such as metallic, oxide, sulphide, etc. through different routes and their application in plant disease management. Among these, green nanomaterials which are synthesized using environmentally friendly methods and materials reported to possess unique properties (such as high surface area, adjustable size and shape, and specific functionalities) making them ideal candidates for targeted disease control. Nanotechnology can stop crop losses by managing specific diseases from soil, plants, and hydroponic systems. This review mainly focuses on the application of biologically produced green NPs in the treatment of plant diseases caused due to bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The utilization of green synthesis of NPs in the creation of intelligent targeted pesticide and biomolecule control delivery systems, for disease management is considered environmentally friendly due to its pursuit of less hazardous, sustainable, and environmentally friendly methods.
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- Dhiraj L Wasule
- Vasantrao Naik College of Agricultural Biotechnology, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra, 444104, India
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- Vasantrao Naik College of Agricultural Biotechnology, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra, 444104, India.
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- Vasantrao Naik College of Agricultural Biotechnology, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra, 444104, India
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Coman NA, Nicolae-Maranciuc A, Berța L, Nicolescu A, Babotă M, Man A, Chicea D, Farczadi L, Jakab-Farkas L, Silva B, Veiga-Matos J, Tanase C. Green Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles from Quercus Bark Extracts: Characterization and Functional Properties. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:822. [PMID: 39061891 PMCID: PMC11274062 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13070822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2024] [Revised: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Quercus species are utilized for their durable wood, providing sustenance for wildlife, conserving biodiversity, and contributing ecological, medicinal, and esthetic benefits to ecosystems and landscapes. In this study, we aimed to use the bark of three Quercus species (Q. dalechampi, Q. fraineto, and Q. petraea) for the synthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles (AgNPs and AuNPs). The aqueous extracts from the bark of Quercus sp. acted both as reducing and stabilizing agent, facilitating the rapid synthesis of AuNPs (AuQD, AuQF, and AuQP) and AgNPs (AgQD, AgQF, and AgQP). The obtained nanoparticles were characterized using UV-vis spectroscopy, TEM, DLS, and FTIR. Characterizations revealed that the nanoparticles exhibited a variety of shapes, such as polygonal, triangular, and spherical forms, with sizes ranging between 14 and 24 nm for AuNPs and 45-70 nm for AgNPs. The total phenolic content was assessed through spectroscopic methods, while several individual phenolic compounds were identified and quantified using UPLC-PDA. Furthermore, we assessed the antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal capacities of AuNPs, AgNPs, and raw extracts. The highest antioxidant activity was observed for raw extracts, followed by AgNPs and AuNPs, while the most potent antibacterial and antifungal activity was observed in AgQP. Moreover, cytotoxicity was examined in a human keratinocyte cell line (HaCaT). The results indicated no cytotoxic effects for AuNPs, while AgNPs and the raw extracts exhibited cytotoxic effects after 48 h of incubation. This research underscores the multifaceted utility of Quercus bark extracts in the green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles and their subsequent bioactivity assessment, suggesting promising perspectives for their application in various fields while urging cautious consideration of their cytotoxic implications.
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- Năstaca-Alina Coman
- Doctoral School of Medicine and Pharmacy, “George Emil Palade” University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mures, 38 Gheorghe Marinescu Street, 540139 Târgu Mures, Romania;
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- Research Center for Complex Physical Systems, Faculty of Sciences, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550012 Sibiu, Romania; (A.N.-M.); (D.C.)
- Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies and Research (ISCI), Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550024 Sibiu, Romania
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- Department of General and Inorganic Chemistry, “George Emil Palade” University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mures, 38 Gheorghe Marinescu Street, 540139 Târgu Mures, Romania;
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- Laboratory of Chromatography, Institute of Advanced Horticulture Research of Transylvania, Faculty of Horticulture and Business in Rural Development, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3–5 Mănăștur Street, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Laboratory of Chromatography, Institute of Advanced Horticulture Research of Transylvania, Faculty of Horticulture and Business in Rural Development, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3–5 Mănăștur Street, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
- Research Center of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, “George Emil Palade” University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mures, 38 Gheorghe Marinescu Street, 540139 Târgu Mures, Romania;
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, “George Emil Palade” University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mures, 38 Gheorghe Marinescu Street, 540139 Târgu Mures, Romania;
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- Research Center for Complex Physical Systems, Faculty of Sciences, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550012 Sibiu, Romania; (A.N.-M.); (D.C.)
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- Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, Center for Advanced Medical and Pharmaceutical Research, “George Emil Palade” University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mures, 38 Gheorghe Marinescu Street, 540139 Târgu Mures, Romania;
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- Faculty of Technical and Human Sciences, Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania, 540485 Târgu Mures, Romania;
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- UCIBIO—Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira n° 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (B.S.); (J.V.-M.)
- Associate Laboratory i4HB—Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- UCIBIO—Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira n° 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (B.S.); (J.V.-M.)
- Associate Laboratory i4HB—Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- Research Center of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, “George Emil Palade” University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mures, 38 Gheorghe Marinescu Street, 540139 Târgu Mures, Romania;
- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, “George Emil Palade” University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mures, 38 Gheorghe Marinescu Street, 540139 Târgu Mures, Romania
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Venkidasamy B, Subramanian U, Almoallim HS, Alharbi SA, Lakshmikumar RRC, Thiruvengadam M. Vanillic Acid Nanocomposite: Synthesis, Characterization Analysis, Antimicrobial, and Anticancer Potentials. Molecules 2024; 29:3098. [PMID: 38999050 PMCID: PMC11243421 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29133098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2024] [Revised: 06/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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Recently, nanoparticles have received considerable attention owing to their efficiency in overcoming the limitations of traditional chemotherapeutic drugs. In our study, we synthesized a vanillic acid nanocomposite using both chitosan and silver nanoparticles, tested its efficacy against lung cancer cells, and analyzed its antimicrobial effects. We used several characterization techniques such as ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDAX), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) to determine the stability, morphological characteristics, and properties of the biosynthesized vanillic acid nanocomposites. Furthermore, the vanillic acid nanocomposites were tested for their antimicrobial effects against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans. The data showed that the nanocomposite effectively inhibited microbes, but its efficacy was less than that of the individual silver and chitosan nanoparticles. Moreover, the vanillic acid nanocomposite exhibited anticancer effects by increasing the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins (BAX, Casp3, Casp7, cyt C, and p53) and decreasing the gene expression of Bcl-2. Overall, vanillic acid nanocomposites possess promising potential against microbes, exhibit anticancer effects, and can be effectively used for treating diseases such as cancers and infectious diseases.
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- Baskar Venkidasamy
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India;
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- Department of Periodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India;
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, P.O. Box 60169, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of General Surgery, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 602105, Tamil Nadu, India;
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- Department of Crop Science, College of Sanghuh Life Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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Zaragosa GP, Ilem CND, Conde BIC, Garcia J. Plant-mediated synthesis of Mn 3O 4nanoparticles: challenges and applications. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:342001. [PMID: 38754375 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad4c71] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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This review focuses on the green synthesis methods, challenges, and applications of manganese oxide (Mn3O4) nanoparticles investigated in the past five years. Mn3O4nanoparticles offer some unique properties that are attributed in part to the presence of mixed oxidation states of manganese (i.e. +2 and +3) in the particle, which can be utilized in a wide range of redox-sensitive applications, such as in developing supercapacitive energy storage materials. In addition, the green synthesis of Mn3O4nanoparticles through plant extracts has potential uses in sustainable nanotechnology. Various plant extract-mediated synthesis techniques for Mn3O4nanoparticles have been investigated and presented. By comparing the size and structure of the synthesized Mn3O4nanoparticles, we have observed a consistent pattern of obtaining spherical particles with a size ranging from 16 to 50 nm. The morphology of the generated Mn3O4nanoparticles can be influenced by the annealing temperature and the composition of the plant extract used during the nanoparticle synthesis. Additionally, numerous applications for the greenly produced Mn3O4nanoparticles have been demonstrated. Mn3O4nanoparticles derived from plant extracts have been found to possess antimicrobial properties, supercapacitive and electrochemical capabilities, and excellent pollutant degradation efficiency. However, the magnetic properties of these nanoparticles synthesized by plant extracts are yet to be explored for potential biomedical applications. Finally, challenges to existing synthetic methods and future perspectives on the potential applications of these green synthesized Mn3O4nanoparticles are highlighted.
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- Gelo P Zaragosa
- Department of Chemistry, De La Salle University, Manila, The Philippines
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- Department of Chemistry, De La Salle University, Manila, The Philippines
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Mal S, Chakraborty S, Mahapatra M, Pakeeraiah K, Das S, Paidesetty SK, Roy P. Tackling breast cancer with gold nanoparticles: twinning synthesis and particle engineering with efficacy. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2024; 6:2766-2812. [PMID: 38817429 PMCID: PMC11134266 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00988b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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The World Health Organization identifies breast cancer as the most prevalent cancer despite predominantly affecting women. Surgery, hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy are the current treatment modalities. Site-directed nanotherapeutics, engineered with multidimensional functionality are now the frontrunners in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Gold nanoparticles with their unique colloidal, optical, quantum, magnetic, mechanical, and electrical properties have become the most valuable weapon in this arsenal. Their advantages include facile modulation of shape and size, a high degree of reproducibility and stability, biocompatibility, and ease of particle engineering to induce multifunctionality. Additionally, the surface plasmon oscillation and high atomic number of gold provide distinct advantages for tailor-made diagnosis, therapy or theranostic applications in breast cancer such as photothermal therapy, radiotherapy, molecular labeling, imaging, and sensing. Although pre-clinical and clinical data are promising for nano-dimensional gold, their clinical translation is hampered by toxicity signs in major organs like the liver, kidneys and spleen. This has instigated global scientific brainstorming to explore feasible particle synthesis and engineering techniques to simultaneously improve the efficacy and versatility and widen the safety window of gold nanoparticles. The present work marks the first study on gold nanoparticle design and maneuvering techniques, elucidating their impact on the pharmacodynamics character and providing a clear-cut scientific roadmap for their fast-track entry into clinical practice.
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- Suvadeep Mal
- Medicinal Chemistry Research Laboratory, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University) Campus-2, Ghatikia, Kalinga Nagar Bhubaneswar Odisha 751003 India
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- Medicinal Chemistry Research Laboratory, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University) Campus-2, Ghatikia, Kalinga Nagar Bhubaneswar Odisha 751003 India
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- Medicinal Chemistry Research Laboratory, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University) Campus-2, Ghatikia, Kalinga Nagar Bhubaneswar Odisha 751003 India
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- Basic Science and Humanities Department, University of Engineering and Management Action Area III, B/5, Newtown Kolkata West Bengal 700160 India
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- Medicinal Chemistry Research Laboratory, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University) Campus-2, Ghatikia, Kalinga Nagar Bhubaneswar Odisha 751003 India
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- GITAM School of Pharmacy, GITAM (Deemed to be University) Vishakhapatnam 530045 India
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Góral-Kowalczyk M, Grządka E, Orzeł J, Góral D, Skrzypek T, Kobus Z, Nawrocka A. Green Synthesis of Iron Nanoparticles Using an Aqueous Extract of Strawberry ( Fragaria × ananassa Duchesne) Leaf Waste. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:2515. [PMID: 38893778 PMCID: PMC11174040 DOI: 10.3390/ma17112515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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In this study, we analysed the potential use of dried strawberry leaves and calyces for the production of nanoparticles using inorganic iron compounds. We used the following iron precursors FeCl3 × 6H2O, FeCl2 × 4H2O, Fe(NO3)3 × 9H2O, Fe2(SO4)3 × H2O, FeSO4 × 7H2O, FeCl3 anhydrous. It was discovered that the content of polyphenols and flavonoids in dried strawberries and their antioxidant activity in DPPH and FRAP were 346.81 µM TE/1 g and 331.71 µM TE/1 g, respectively, and were similar to these of green tea extracts. Microimages made using TEM techniques allowed for the isolation of a few nanoparticles with dimensions ranging from tens of nanometres to several micrometres. The value of the electrokinetic potential in all samples was negative and ranged from -21,300 mV to -11,183 mV. XRF analyses confirmed the presence of iron ranging from 0.13% to 0.92% in the samples with a concentration of 0.01 mol/dm3. FT-IR spectra analyses showed bands characteristic of nanoparticles. In calorimetric measurements, no increase in temperature was observed in any of the tests during exposure to the electromagnetic field. In summary, using the extract from dried strawberry leaves and calyxes as a reagent, we can obtain iron nanoparticles with sizes dependent on the concentration of the precursor.
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- Małgorzata Góral-Kowalczyk
- Department of Agricultural Forestry and Transport Machines, Faculty of Production Engineering, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 28 Głęboka Street, 20-612 Lublin, Poland;
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, M. Skłodowskiej-Curie 3 Sq., 20-031 Lublin, Poland; (E.G.); (J.O.)
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, M. Skłodowskiej-Curie 3 Sq., 20-031 Lublin, Poland; (E.G.); (J.O.)
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- Department of Biological Bases of Food and Feed Technologies, Faculty of Production Engineering, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 28 Głęboka Street, 20-612 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Biomedicine and Environmental Research, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Al. Racławickie 14, 20-950 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Technology Fundamentals, Faculty of Production Engineering, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 28 Głęboka Street, 20-612 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Physical Properties of Plant Materials, Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Doświadczalna 4, 20-290 Lublin, Poland;
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Zahoor SM, Ishaq S, Ahmed T. Neurotoxic effects of metals on blood brain barrier impairment and possible therapeutic approaches. VITAMINS AND HORMONES 2024; 126:1-24. [PMID: 39029969 DOI: 10.1016/bs.vh.2024.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/21/2024]
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Exposure to neurotoxic and heavy metals (Pb2+, As3+, Mn2+, Cd2+, etc) has increased over time and has shown to negatively affect brain health. Heavy metals can cross the blood brain barrier (BBB) in various ways including receptor or carrier-mediated transport, passive diffusion, or transport via gaps in the endothelial cells of the brain. In high concentrations, these metals have been shown to cause structural and functional impairment to the BBB, by inducing oxidative stress, ion dyshomeostasis, tight junction (TJ) loss, astrocyte/pericyte damage and interference of gap junctions. The structural and functional impairment of the BBB results in increased BBB permeability, which ultimately leads to accumulation of these heavy metals in the brain and their subsequent toxicity. As a result of these effects, heavy metals are correlated with various neurological disorders. The pathological effects of these heavy metals can be effectively mitigated via chelation. In addition, it is possible to treat the associated disorders by counteracting the molecular mechanisms associated with the brain and BBB impairment.
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- Saba Mehak Zahoor
- Neurobiology Laboratory, Department of Healthcare Biotechnology, Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Neurobiology Laboratory, Department of Healthcare Biotechnology, Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Neurobiology Laboratory, Department of Healthcare Biotechnology, Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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Chen S, Wang Y, Bao S, Yao L, Fu X, Yu Y, Lyu H, Pang H, Guo S, Zhang H, Zhou P, Zhou Y. Cerium oxide nanoparticles in wound care: a review of mechanisms and therapeutic applications. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1404651. [PMID: 38832127 PMCID: PMC11145637 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1404651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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Skin wound healing is a complex and tightly regulated process. The frequent occurrence and reoccurrence of acute and chronic wounds cause significant skin damage to patients and impose socioeconomic burdens. Therefore, there is an urgent requirement to promote interdisciplinary development in the fields of material science and medicine to investigate novel mechanisms for wound healing. Cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2 NPs) are a type of nanomaterials that possess distinct properties and have broad application prospects. They are recognized for their capabilities in enhancing wound closure, minimizing scarring, mitigating inflammation, and exerting antibacterial effects, which has led to their prominence in wound care research. In this paper, the distinctive physicochemical properties of CeO2 NPs and their most recent synthesis approaches are discussed. It further investigates the therapeutic mechanisms of CeO2 NPs in the process of wound healing. Following that, this review critically examines previous studies focusing on the effects of CeO2 NPs on wound healing. Finally, it suggests the potential application of cerium oxide as an innovative nanomaterial in diverse fields and discusses its prospects for future advancements.
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- Shouying Chen
- School of Nursing, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Wound Healing Basic Research and Clinical Application Key Laboratory of Luzhou, School of Nursing, Luzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Wound Healing Basic Research and Clinical Application Key Laboratory of Luzhou, School of Nursing, Luzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Wound Healing Basic Research and Clinical Application Key Laboratory of Luzhou, School of Nursing, Luzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Wound Healing Basic Research and Clinical Application Key Laboratory of Luzhou, School of Nursing, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, West China Second Hospital, Sichuan University, West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- School of Basic Medical Science, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Transfusion, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Wound Healing Basic Research and Clinical Application Key Laboratory of Luzhou, School of Nursing, Luzhou, China
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Psychiatric, The Zigong Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Zigong, China
- Zigong Psychiatric Research Center, Zigong, China
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Tapia-Arellano A, Cabrera P, Cortés-Adasme E, Riveros A, Hassan N, Kogan MJ. Tau- and α-synuclein-targeted gold nanoparticles: applications, opportunities, and future outlooks in the diagnosis and therapy of neurodegenerative diseases. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:248. [PMID: 38741193 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02526-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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The use of nanomaterials in medicine offers multiple opportunities to address neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. These diseases are a significant burden for society and the health system, affecting millions of people worldwide without sensitive and selective diagnostic methodologies or effective treatments to stop their progression. In this sense, the use of gold nanoparticles is a promising tool due to their unique properties at the nanometric level. They can be functionalized with specific molecules to selectively target pathological proteins such as Tau and α-synuclein for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, respectively. Additionally, these proteins are used as diagnostic biomarkers, wherein gold nanoparticles play a key role in enhancing their signal, even at the low concentrations present in biological samples such as blood or cerebrospinal fluid, thus enabling an early and accurate diagnosis. On the other hand, gold nanoparticles act as drug delivery platforms, bringing therapeutic agents directly into the brain, improving treatment efficiency and precision, and reducing side effects in healthy tissues. However, despite the exciting potential of gold nanoparticles, it is crucial to address the challenges and issues associated with their use in the medical field before they can be widely applied in clinical settings. It is critical to ensure the safety and biocompatibility of these nanomaterials in the context of the central nervous system. Therefore, rigorous preclinical and clinical studies are needed to assess the efficacy and feasibility of these strategies in patients. Since there is scarce and sometimes contradictory literature about their use in this context, the main aim of this review is to discuss and analyze the current state-of-the-art of gold nanoparticles in relation to delivery, diagnosis, and therapy for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, as well as recent research about their use in preclinical, clinical, and emerging research areas.
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- Andreas Tapia-Arellano
- Instituto Universitario de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico (IDT), Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana, Santiago, Chile.
- Facultad de Cs. Qcas. y Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
- Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDis), Santiago, Chile.
- Millenium Nucleus in NanoBioPhysics, Valparaíso, Chile.
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- Facultad de Cs. Qcas. y Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDis), Santiago, Chile
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- Facultad de Cs. Qcas. y Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDis), Santiago, Chile
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- Facultad de Cs. Qcas. y Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDis), Santiago, Chile
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- Instituto Universitario de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico (IDT), Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana, Santiago, Chile.
- Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDis), Santiago, Chile.
- Millenium Nucleus in NanoBioPhysics, Valparaíso, Chile.
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- Facultad de Cs. Qcas. y Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
- Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDis), Santiago, Chile.
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Fernandes R, Costa C, Fernandes R, Barros AN. Inflammation in Prostate Cancer: Exploring the Promising Role of Phenolic Compounds as an Innovative Therapeutic Approach. Biomedicines 2023; 11:3140. [PMID: 38137361 PMCID: PMC10740737 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11123140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Prostate cancer (PCa) remains a significant global health concern, being a major cause of cancer morbidity and mortality worldwide. Furthermore, profound understanding of the disease is needed. Prostate inflammation caused by external or genetic factors is a central player in prostate carcinogenesis. However, the mechanisms underlying inflammation-driven PCa remain poorly understood. This review dissects the diagnosis methods for PCa and the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the disease, clarifying the dynamic interplay between inflammation and leukocytes in promoting tumour development and spread. It provides updates on recent advances in elucidating and treating prostate carcinogenesis, and opens new insights for the use of bioactive compounds in PCa. Polyphenols, with their noteworthy antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, along with their synergistic potential when combined with conventional treatments, offer promising prospects for innovative therapeutic strategies. Evidence from the use of polyphenols and polyphenol-based nanoparticles in PCa revealed their positive effects in controlling tumour growth, proliferation, and metastasis. By consolidating the diverse features of PCa research, this review aims to contribute to increased understanding of the disease and stimulate further research into the role of polyphenols and polyphenol-based nanoparticles in its management.
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- Raquel Fernandes
- Centre for Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, CITAB, Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, UTAD, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- Centre for Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, CITAB, Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, UTAD, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- FP-I3ID, Instituto de Investigação, Inovação e Desenvolvimento, FP-BHS, Biomedical and Health Sciences, Universidade Fernando Pessoa, 4249-004 Porto, Portugal;
- CECLIN, Centro de Estudos Clínicos, Hospital Fernando Pessoa, 4420-096 Gondomar, Portugal
- I3S, Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, CITAB, Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, UTAD, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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Liu H, Huang Z, Chen H, Zhang Y, Yu P, Hu P, Zhang X, Cao J, Zhou T. A potential strategy against clinical carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae: antimicrobial activity study of sweetener-decorated gold nanoparticles in vitro and in vivo. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:409. [PMID: 37932843 PMCID: PMC10626710 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-02149-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) present substantial challenges to clinical intervention, necessitating the formulation of novel antimicrobial strategies to counteract them. Nanomaterials offer a distinctive avenue for eradicating bacteria by employing mechanisms divergent from traditional antibiotic resistance pathways and exhibiting reduced susceptibility to drug resistance development. Non-caloric artificial sweeteners, commonly utilized in the food sector, such as saccharin, sucralose, acesulfame, and aspartame, possess structures amenable to nanomaterial formation. In this investigation, we synthesized gold nanoparticles decorated with non-caloric artificial sweeteners and evaluated their antimicrobial efficacy against clinical CRE strains. RESULTS Among these, gold nanoparticles decorated with aspartame (ASP_Au NPs) exhibited the most potent antimicrobial effect, displaying minimum inhibitory concentrations ranging from 4 to 16 µg/mL. As a result, ASP_Au NPs were chosen for further experimentation. Elucidation of the antimicrobial mechanism unveiled that ASP_Au NPs substantially elevated bacterial reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, which dissipated upon ROS scavenger treatment, indicating ROS accumulation within bacteria as the fundamental antimicrobial modality. Furthermore, findings from membrane permeability assessments suggested that ASP_Au NPs may represent a secondary antimicrobial modality via enhancing inner membrane permeability. In addition, experiments involving crystal violet and confocal live/dead staining demonstrated effective suppression of bacterial biofilm formation by ASP_Au NPs. Moreover, ASP_Au NPs demonstrated notable efficacy in the treatment of Galleria mellonella bacterial infection and acute abdominal infection in mice, concurrently mitigating the organism's inflammatory response. Crucially, evaluation of in vivo safety and biocompatibility established that ASP_Au NPs exhibited negligible toxicity at bactericidal concentrations. CONCLUSIONS Our results demonstrated that ASP_Au NPs exhibit promise as innovative antimicrobial agents against clinical CRE.
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- Haifeng Liu
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis and Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis and Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis and Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis and Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis and Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Science, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis and Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis and Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis and Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Younis HM, Hussein HA, Khaphi FL, Saeed ZK. Green biosynthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles using Teak ( Tectona grandis) leaf extract and its anticancer and antimicrobial activity. Heliyon 2023; 9:e21698. [PMID: 38027825 PMCID: PMC10663833 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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The green synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) utilizing a green path is eco-friendly and profitable compared to traditional physical and chemical techniques. This research conducted a green synthesis of gold NPs (AuNPs) and silver NPs (AgNPs) using an extract of Teak (Tectona grandis) and their anticancer and anti-microbial activities. Various techniques like transmission-electron microscopy (TEM), UV-Vis spectroscopy, thermal-gravimetric analyses (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) were used to analyze synthesized AuNPs and AgNPs. The effects of different factors like the amount of extract used, solution pH, and contact time were measured to obtain the best possible conditions for synthesizing NPs. The AgNPs showed significant anticancer activity against HepG2 with an IC50 of 6.17 mg/ml compared to Teak extract (>50 mg/ml) and AuNPs (44.1 mg/ml), while AuNPs (6 % Teak extract and 2.9 × 10-3 M HAuCl4) showed significant antibacterial and antifungal activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Aspergillus niger, Bacillus subtilis, and Escherichia coli with an inhibition zone of 11 mm, 12 mm, 12.5 mm, and 15.5 mm, respectively as compared to other treatments. These findings confirmed the medical applications of AuNPs and AgNPs and might open new possibilities in this field.
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Huang X, Shi L, Lin Y, Zhang C, Liu P, Zhang R, Chen Q, Ouyang X, Gao Y, Wang Y, Sun T. Pycnoporus sanguineus Polysaccharides as Reducing Agents: Self-Assembled Composite Nanoparticles for Integrative Diabetic Wound Therapy. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:6021-6035. [PMID: 37908670 PMCID: PMC10614664 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s427055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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Purpose Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) are severe complications of diabetes, posing significant health and societal challenges. Elevated levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) at the ulcer site hinder wound healing in most patients, while individuals with diabetes are also more susceptible to bacterial infections. This study aims to synthesize a comprehensive therapeutic material using polysaccharides from Pycnoporus sanguineus to promote DFU wound healing, reduce ROS levels, and minimize bacterial infections. Methods Polysaccharides from P.sanguineus were employed as reducing and stabilizing agents to fabricate polysaccharide-based composite particles (PCPs) utilizing silver ions as templates. PCPs were characterized via UV-Vis, TEM, FTIR, XRD, and DLS. The antioxidant, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic properties of PCPs were assessed through in vitro and cellular experiments. The effects and mechanisms of PCPs on wound healing were evaluated using a diabetic ulcer mouse model. Results PCPs exhibited spherical particles with an average size of 57.29±22.41 nm and effectively combined polysaccharides' antioxidant capacity with silver nanoparticles' antimicrobial function, showcasing synergistic therapeutic effects. In vitro and cellular experiments demonstrated that PCPs reduced cellular ROS levels by 54% at a concentration of 31.25 μg/mL and displayed potent antibacterial activity at 8 μg/mL. In vivo experiments revealed that PCPs enhanced the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT), promoting wound healing in DFUs and lowering the risk of bacterial infections. Conclusion The synthesized PCPs offer a novel strategy for the comprehensive treatment of DFU. By integrating antioxidant and antimicrobial functions, PCPs effectively promote wound healing and alleviate patient suffering. The present study demonstrates a new strategy for the integrated treatment of diabetic wounds and expands the way for developing and applying the polysaccharide properties of P. sanguineus.
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- Xiaofei Huang
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Proteins and Peptides Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shandong Universities Key Laboratory of Biological Medicine, School of Life Science and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, 261053, People’s Republic of China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Proteins and Peptides Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shandong Universities Key Laboratory of Biological Medicine, School of Life Science and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, 261053, People’s Republic of China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Proteins and Peptides Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shandong Universities Key Laboratory of Biological Medicine, School of Life Science and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, 261053, People’s Republic of China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Proteins and Peptides Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shandong Universities Key Laboratory of Biological Medicine, School of Life Science and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, 261053, People’s Republic of China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Proteins and Peptides Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shandong Universities Key Laboratory of Biological Medicine, School of Life Science and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, 261053, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, 261053, People’s Republic of China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Proteins and Peptides Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shandong Universities Key Laboratory of Biological Medicine, School of Life Science and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, 261053, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, 261053, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, 261053, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, 261053, People’s Republic of China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Proteins and Peptides Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shandong Universities Key Laboratory of Biological Medicine, School of Life Science and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, 261053, People’s Republic of China
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Patel TA, Kevadiya BD, Bajwa N, Singh PA, Zheng H, Kirabo A, Li YL, Patel KP. Role of Nanoparticle-Conjugates and Nanotheranostics in Abrogating Oxidative Stress and Ameliorating Neuroinflammation. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1877. [PMID: 37891956 PMCID: PMC10604131 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12101877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Oxidative stress is a deteriorating condition that arises due to an imbalance between the reactive oxygen species and the antioxidant system or defense of the body. The key reasons for the development of such conditions are malfunctioning of various cell organelles, such as mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, and Golgi complex, as well as physical and mental disturbances. The nervous system has a relatively high utilization of oxygen, thus making it particularly vulnerable to oxidative stress, which eventually leads to neuronal atrophy and death. This advances the development of neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration-associated disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, dementia, and other memory disorders. It is imperative to treat such conditions as early as possible before they worsen and progress to irreversible damage. Oxidative damage can be negated by two mechanisms: improving the cellular defense system or providing exogenous antioxidants. Natural antioxidants can normally handle such oxidative stress, but they have limited efficacy. The valuable features of nanoparticles and/or nanomaterials, in combination with antioxidant features, offer innovative nanotheranostic tools as potential therapeutic modalities. Hence, this review aims to represent novel therapeutic approaches like utilizing nanoparticles with antioxidant properties and nanotheranostics as delivery systems for potential therapeutic applications in various neuroinflammation- and neurodegeneration-associated disease conditions.
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- Tapan A. Patel
- Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, NE 68198, USA;
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- Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, NE 68198, USA;
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- University Institute of Pharma Sciences (UIPS), Chandigarh University, Mohali 140413, Punjab, India; (N.B.); (P.A.S.)
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- University Institute of Pharma Sciences (UIPS), Chandigarh University, Mohali 140413, Punjab, India; (N.B.); (P.A.S.)
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- Division of Basic Biomedical Sciences, Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD 57069, USA;
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA;
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, NE 68198, USA;
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- Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, NE 68198, USA;
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Thatyana M, Dube NP, Kemboi D, Manicum ALE, Mokgalaka-Fleischmann NS, Tembu JV. Advances in Phytonanotechnology: A Plant-Mediated Green Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles Using Phyllanthus Plant Extracts and Their Antimicrobial and Anticancer Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2616. [PMID: 37836257 PMCID: PMC10574544 DOI: 10.3390/nano13192616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Nanoparticles and nanotechnology developments continue to advance the livelihood of humankind. However, health challenges due to microorganisms and cancerous cells continue to threaten many people's lives globally. Therefore, new technological interventions are of great importance. The phytochemicals present in medicinal plants are suggested as biocompatible, cost-effective, and regenerative sources that can be utilized for the green synthesis of nanoparticles. Different plant extracts with various phytochemical constituents can form nanoparticles with specific shapes, sizes, and optical properties. This review focuses on advances in green nanotechnology and provides details on reliable synthetic routes toward medically and biocompatible relevant metallic nanoparticles. We cover a wide range of applications that use phytonanoparticles with an in-depth look at what makes these materials interesting. The study also provides details of the literature on the interventions made in phytonanotechnology for the production of plant-mediated synthesis and capped metallic nanoparticles and their applications in various industries. It was observed that a variety of plants have been well studied, and detailed findings have been reported; however, the study of Phyllanthus is still in its early stages, and more needs to be uncovered.
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- Maxwell Thatyana
- Department of Chemistry, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Arcadia, Pretoria 0001, South Africa; (M.T.); (N.P.D.); (D.K.); (A.-L.E.M.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Arcadia, Pretoria 0001, South Africa; (M.T.); (N.P.D.); (D.K.); (A.-L.E.M.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Arcadia, Pretoria 0001, South Africa; (M.T.); (N.P.D.); (D.K.); (A.-L.E.M.)
- Department of Chemistry, University of Kabianga, Kericho 2030, Kenya
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- Department of Chemistry, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Arcadia, Pretoria 0001, South Africa; (M.T.); (N.P.D.); (D.K.); (A.-L.E.M.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Arcadia, Pretoria 0001, South Africa; (M.T.); (N.P.D.); (D.K.); (A.-L.E.M.)
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Van Hao N, Tung DH, Hung NP, Hoa VX, Ha NT, Khanh Van NT, Tan PT, Van Trinh P. Green, facile and fast synthesis of silver nanoparticles by using solution plasma techniques and their antibacterial and anticancer activities. RSC Adv 2023; 13:21838-21849. [PMID: 37475759 PMCID: PMC10354697 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra03454b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
Abstract
We herein present a simple, fast, efficient and environmentally friendly method for preparing silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using the solution plasma method in the presence of extracts from Paramignya trimera (P. trimera). The effects of P. trimera extract concentrations and the applied voltage on the formation of AgNPs were investigated. Surface plasmon resonance spectra show a strong peak at 413 nm for the prepared samples. The Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy measurement results indicated the presence of possible functional groups in the prepared AgNPs. Morphological analysis revealed that the AgNPs were spherical with an average size of 8 nm. The prepared AgNPs exhibited good stability in solution compared to that of AgNPs prepared by the solution plasma technique without P. trimera extract. The formation mechanism of AgNPs is also proposed. The prepared AgNPs exhibited high antibacterial ability against Gram (+) Staphylococcus aureus, Gram (-) Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria and strong anticancer activity for the AGS gastric cancer cell line. The obtained results demonstrated that this is a simple, rapid, environmentally friendly method for preparing AgNPs instead of conventional methods using chemical reducing agents for potential applications.
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- Nguyen Van Hao
- Institute of Sciences and Technology, TNU - University of Sciences Tan Thinh Ward Thai Nguyen City Vietnam
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- Institute of Physics, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Str., Cau Giay Distr. Hanoi Vietnam
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, TNU - University of Sciences Tan Thinh Ward Thai Nguyen City Vietnam
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- Institute of Sciences and Technology, TNU - University of Sciences Tan Thinh Ward Thai Nguyen City Vietnam
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, TNU - University of Sciences Tan Thinh Ward Thai Nguyen City Vietnam
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- Institute of Sciences and Technology, TNU - University of Sciences Tan Thinh Ward Thai Nguyen City Vietnam
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- Hung Yen University of Technology and Education Khoai Chau Distr. Hung Yen Province Vietnam
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- Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Str., Cau Giay Distr. Hanoi Vietnam +84 94 319 0301
- Graduated University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Str., Cau Giay Distr. Hanoi Vietnam
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Lu WC, Chiu CS, Chan YJ, Mulio AT, Li PH. Recent Research on Different Parts and Extracts of Opuntia dillenii and Its Bioactive Components, Functional Properties, and Applications. Nutrients 2023; 15:2962. [PMID: 37447287 DOI: 10.3390/nu15132962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Opuntia dillenii (O. dillenii) is a plant belonging to the Cactaceae family that is abundant in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. O. dillenii is consumed as a local delicacy and has no other current use. To understand the nutritional value of O. dillenii in human health and its application in the food, cosmetic, and drug industries, this review summarizes information on the chemical compounds (pure α-pyrone compounds, flavonoids, phenolic acids, polysaccharides, minerals, fatty acids, and betalains) and biological properties (anti-diabetic, anti-hyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic, anti-atherosclerotic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-spermatogenic, anticancer, antilarval, anti-angiogenic, and antioxidant) of extracts from each part of the plant (fruit juice, fruit peel, cladode, and seeds) (aqueous, ethanolic, and methanolic), and seed oil. In addition, data related to the recent applications of O. dillenii in various industries (e.g., edible coatings, food supplements, cosmetics, nanoparticles, and wastewater treatment) are provided.
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- Wen-Chien Lu
- Department of Food and Beverage Management, Chung-Jen Junior College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Management, Chia-Yi City 60077, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung City 40705, Taiwan
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- College of Biotechnology and Bioresources, Da-Yeh University, Changhua 51591, Taiwan
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Providence University, Taichung City 43301, Taiwan
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